This guide documents the available options for roadway surfacing, and provides a decision-
making process to allow consideration of all conventional engineering design factors, such …

Gravel roads account for a large portion of the total 5.1 million km (3.2 million mi) of rural
roads in the United States. These roads support the movement of farm families, rural …

Low-volume roads play an essential role in the development of rural areas in Spain, yet
most are in a poor condition since hardly any money is designated for their upkeep. This …

Research identified that some North Dakota counties are facing a shortage in quality gravel.
Other counties may experience a shortage in the near future. The use of chemical additives …

Advances in oil extraction technology such as hydraulic fracturing have improved
capabilities to extract and produce oil in the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations …

Budget constraints for transportation projects is a growing problem at the federal, state, and
local levels. At the same time, several changes have been affecting demands placed on the …

Objective of the Study The objective of this report is to provide guidance for townships that
are considering reducing their road network. A methodology was developed to show a level …

Transportation Research Forum, held in Philadelphia from October 29-31, 1998, that were
received by the deadline publishing date. All papers were reviewed by the Program Vice …

This paper takes an in-depth look at reducing the road network by eliminating low volume,
nonessential roads. The methodology used is based on a Geographic Information System …